He was preceded in death by his son, Randal; and brothers, Robert and Martin.

A memorial service and reception will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Northern Colorado Cowboy Church, 33131 Hwy 85, Lucerne, CO.

Alma Ethel Anderson

June 2, 1927-Oct. 13, 2013

Age: 86

Residence: Greeley

Alma Ethel Anderson, 86, of Greeley, passed away on Oct. 13, 2013, at her home. She was born June 2, 1927, to Leonard and Emma Fish in Woodworth, N.D., where she was raised with four loving sisters.

Alma was a graduate of Woodworth School. On Dec. 22, 1947, she married the love of her life, Robert R. Anderson. Together they had four children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Alma had a heart of gold. She would help anyone in need and befriend the young and old. She always had a way of making everyone feel special. Although she did so much for others, she was the last to take any credit. She was an excellent cook and had a catering business, Mom’s Home Cooking Catering, serving Northern Colorado. She retired at the young age of 73, due to her health. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor.

She will be deeply missed by her family, but welcomed by others that have passed before her.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, with a reception to follow in the Allnutt Reception Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Donald D. Fraker

May 30, 1932-Oct. 10, 2013

Age: 81

Residence: New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Colorado

It was the will of Almighty God to summon out of this world unto Himself in heaven, the soul of Donald D. Fraker, who died on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

He was born in Colorado on May 30, 1932, the third of five sons born to M.G. and Audreen Fraker.

Don was raised on a farm and, after high school graduation, he attended the University of Northern Colorado (then CSCE) on a basketball scholarship. He graduated from college, with an Air Force commission, and began pilot training in February of 1955. He had a 22-year career as an Air Force pilot, amassing over 7,000 hours of flying time and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in September of 1976. After retiring from the Air Force, he began an 18-year career in the insurance business with Aid Association for Lutherans. He was a district representative for eight years and then spent 10 years as a general agent for the northwest corner of Washington and the state of Alaska.

Don married his high school sweetheart, Pat Richards, on July 3, 1952. Actually, they eloped to Raton, N.M., because he was under age. They recently observed their 61st anniversary.

After total retirement in 1995, Don and Pat moved back to Colorado. Then, in 2001, they built a home in New Braunfels, and became Texans. Don was very active in his church and was a vocal Christian.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at Cross Lutheran Church, 2171 Common St., New Braunfels, TX. Cremation will follow with inurnment in Loveland at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cross Lutheran Church and School.

Dorothy Jean Heinze

Feb. 17, 1928-Oct. 12, 2013

Age: 85

Residence: Greeley

Dorothy Jean Heinze, 85 of Greeley, died on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at the Life Care Center of Greeley. She was born Feb. 17, 1928, in Yakima, Wash., to Luther William and Ida (Bell) Doty.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Ida Doty; and an ex-husband, Emanuel Heinze.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO.

Dorothy Myrtle Kler

Dec. 9, 1917-Oct. 11, 2013

Age: 95

Residence: Greeley

Dorothy Myrtle Kler, 95, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, early in the morning, Oct. 11, 2013. She had been very happy living at Mackenzie Place in Fort Collins, in their Memory Care unit, since July 1 .

Dorothy was born in Greeley on Dec. 9, 1917, to Ray and Blanche (Peck) Riggs. After her parents divorced when Dorothy was very young, she lived with her grandparents Jasper and Asinath (Bliss) Riggs until their deaths. She then went to live with her father, step-mother, and her half brothers and sister; Bill, Dale and Charlotte. She moved to Denver after high school and attended business school on a scholarship, and became secretary for the salesmen at a printing company. In 1938, she married Arthur Kler. They moved to San Francisco for a few years before returning to the Greeley area, where they farmed for 40 years. Arthur passed away in 1979.

Always loving life and working hard, they raised their two children on the farm. She was active in her community, belonging to just about every club and organization available. She belonged to Pleasant Valley Mother’s Club. That group remained together for approximately 65 years. During the early years on the farm, she raised chickens and pigs, and was delighted to buy her first piano with the extra income. Later she would also buy a horse. In 1955, she returned to work outside the home and was again a secretary, this time for an insurance company. Later, she worked as a statistical enumerator for four counties, including Weld County.

Dorothy loved music, dancing and people; especially her family. She was always very generous in her later years. She loved giving people $100 bills, for just about any occasion. She was a wonderful cook, seamstress, hostess, gardener, wife and mother, grandmother and friend. She began to develop dementia the last eight years of her life. Unlike so many people, she just became sweeter and sweeter and sometimes quite funny. She was a delight up to her last minute here on earth.

Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Artis Banghart, and also her grandchildren, Steve, Tye, and Sandy; Steve and his wife, Tommie, have two children; Katie and Kris. Kris and Jordan have a daughter, Emory. Tye and his wife, Karin, have five children, Craig, David, Kalee, Brittney and Ashley. Brittney and Matthew have two children, Brooklynn and Kynleigh. Kalee and Brandon have a son, Kaden.

Dorothy’s daughter, Gloria, passed away from breast cancer in 2000. Gloria’s daughter, Sandy Moore and husband, Dan, have four children, Nathan, Rebecca, Alaina, and Sherry. Rebecca has a son, Austin. Dorothy is also survived by her dear brother, Dale Riggs, and sister-in-law, Virginia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur; daughter, Gloria; sisters, Arline and Charlotte; brother, Bill; and special cousin, Edna.

Visitation and viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Adamson Chapel, and graveside service at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at Linn Grove Cemetery, followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. at Adamson Chapel.

Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s name to Halcyon Hospice, in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO, 80634.